Martin Fourcade, a five-time Olympic champion in biathlon, said the decision not to change the triathlon format at the 2024 Summer Olympics was the right one, and explained how he would react to water pollution in the Seine River if he had to swim. His words are a guide “Sports Express”.
“For me, the result and the medal come first. “Without a doubt, I would prefer to dive into the Seine,” said Fourcade.
It was learned that the triathlon competition that was supposed to be held on July 30 was postponed for one day. The official account of the International Triathlon Union (World Triathlon) on its page on the X social network reportedHe said the triathlon will be held exactly on July 31.
The women’s triathlon has already taken place, with the winner being Frenchwoman Cassandra Beaugrand.
On July 28 and 29, Olympic organizers cancelled triathletes’ training swims in the Seine River due to deteriorating water quality following heavy rains.
The Olympic Games began on July 26, with competitions running through August 11. The opening ceremony took place on the Seine River on the 26th. Russian athletes, who compete in the Summer Olympics as neutrals, did not attend the ceremony. Russian triathletes did not come to Paris.
Russian journalists before deprived National status in the Olympics.